3Com 09-1324-000 manual 4CHAPTER 1 Overview

1-4CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW

NETBuilder II Systems Use the following checklist to install system software, boot the system, and with a CEC 20 Module configure basic settings on a NETBuilder II system that has a CEC 20 module.

Install System Software and Boot — Refer to Chapter 4

❑Select an installation option and proceed to appropriate installation section:

❑Install software from flash memory card and boot the system. or

❑Install software from CD-ROM on UNIX or PC-based network management station and boot the system.

Change the Primary Boot Source — Refer to Chapter 5

❑Change the primary boot source default as needed.

Configure Basic Settings — Refer to Chapter 6

❑Log on to the system.

❑Familiarize yourself with the command-line or menu-driven user interface (UI), storing configuration parameter values, and getting help.

❑Obtain Network Manager privilege level.

❑Change the Network Manager password.

❑Adjust the time and date if necessary. Time and date are preset and may need to be adjusted for your time zone.

❑Set system administrator information:

❑System name

❑System location

❑System contact name and phone number

❑Assign IP addresses/subnet masks to individual ports or one address to the system.

❑Set up the bridge/router for SNMP.

❑Set up NETBuilder security.

❑Use the Quick Installation Utility for further configuration.

Configure Specific Services for Your Network — Refer to Using NETBuilder

Family Software and Reference for NETBuilder Family Software.